Avalanche forecast

Banff Yoho Kootenay

Nov 16 – 17, 2018Parks Canada
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
No rating
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Highlights

Watch for fresh windslabs and signs of deeper instabilities. There are great variations in local snow depth by aspect. Take the time to make your own judgement of early season stability.

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
    Strong winds have created windslabs in leeward areas that are becoming stiff enough for a human trigger.

  • Deep Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely - Possible
    Size
    1–2
    This problem is found in most north facing (shaded) terrain up to 2800m, and will become more reactive as the storm deposits more load.

Weather Forecast

While more snow is still expected, forecast amounts should remain below threshold.

Snowpack Summary

20 cm of new snow overlies various raincrusts and facets. Windslabs are expected in the alpine.

Avalanche Summary

No new avalanches reported today.

Confidence

Regions covered